Leslie Purchased 100 Shares of GT on Wednesday,July 7^th

Leslie purchased 100 shares of GT on Wednesday,July 7^th.Marti purchased 100 shares of GT,on Thursday,July 8^th.GT declared a dividend on June 20^th to shareholders of record on July 12^th and payable on August 1^st.Which one of the following statements concerning the dividend paid on August 1^st is correct given this information?

A) Neither Leslie not Marti are entitled to the dividend.
B) Leslie is entitled to the dividend but Marti is not.
C) Marti is entitled to the dividend but Leslie is not.
D) Both Marti and Leslie are entitled to the dividend.
E) Both Marti and Leslie are entitled to one-half of the dividend amount.